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OVERWHELMED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overwhelmed.

How to pronounce overwhelmed:

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Overwhelmed - as a verb

Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overcomeoverpowerovertakesweep overwhelm
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Charge someone with too many tasks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delugeflood out

Cover completely or make imperceptible

Example: "I was drowned in work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drownsubmerge

Overcome by superior force

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overmasteroverpower
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beatbeat outcrushshelltrouncevanquish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I feel overwhelmed with all the tasks I have to do."
"She was overwhelmed by the amount of work that piled up."
"He became overwhelmed with emotion when he won the award."
"The new student was overwhelmed by the size of the school."
"The team was overwhelmed by their opponent's strong offense."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERWHELMED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overwhelmed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERWHELMED has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is OVERWHELMED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwhelmed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWHELMED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is OVERWHELMED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwhelmed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWHELMED has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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